Jerod Mayo | Linebacker

12/17/2011: Signed a seven-year, $49.85 million contract. The deal contains $25 million guaranteed, including a $6 million signing bonus. Another $300,000 is available annually based on Pro Bowl appearances. Mayo is due yearly roster bonuses of $500,000, and $250,000 workout bonuses in every offseason. 2015: $6.25 million, 2016: $7.25 million, 2017: $8.75 million, 2018: Free Agent

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Patriots ILB Jerod Mayo has a $4.5 million injury guarantee in his contract.

Mayo was thought to be a cut candidate, but according to ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss, "cutting Mayo while still owing him $4.5 million wouldn't be sound business." New England is still trying to piece together its salary cap to accommodate Darrelle Revis. Vince Wilfork and Danny Amendola are now more likely to be released given the clause in Mayo's contract. Feb 22 - 12:52 PM

The Boston Herald suggests the Patriots will ask ILB Jerod Mayo to take a pay cut this offseason.

It's a near-certainty New England will do this, as Mayo is scheduled to count $10.6 million against the 2015 cap. He tore his patellar tendon in Week 6, one year after tearing his pectoral. Mayo's been limited to 12 games the past two seasons. With Mayo out, the Patriots have been using Donta' Hightower and Jamie Collins as their inside 'backer duo. Both play every snap and are playing at an elite level, possibly leaving Mayo without a job. He's purely a two-down, downhill run-stopper. Jan 23 - 11:20 AM

Mayo underwent surgery on Thursday. Mayo is hoping for a six-month recovery period, but that seems optimistic given the nature of the injury. Patellar ruptures are now considered more severe than ACL tears. Mayo has now appeared in just 12 games over the last two seasons as his 2013 campaign was ended early by a pectoral tear. His cap number in 2015 is a heavy $10.6 million. Thu, Oct 16, 2014 10:52:00 AM

Sources tell Schefter that Mayo's injury is "bad." Teammates knelt around Mayo in the second quarter of Sunday's Week 6 game against the Bills before Mayo was then carted off the field. Look for Jamie Collins, Dont'a Hightower, and Deontae Skinner to fill in at inside 'backer with Mayo on the shelf. It's the second season in a row Mayo has suffered a season-ending injury in Week 6. He tore his pectoral last year. Mayo doesn't make many plays and is paid rather handsomely. He carries a $10.6 million cap number for 2015. Mon, Oct 13, 2014 06:29:00 PM